Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 1 November 2011. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

The noble Lord is secure in his position but, to be honest, he is anyway, given all the good work that he has done on the universal credit. Five pounds may not seem very much, but if, because you have been sanctioned, you are down to 40 quid a week or less, £5 will be very difficult to find; £25 impossible. We ought to have this debate at a much more mature level. Having said that, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 51FC withdrawn. Clause 28 agreed. Clause 29 agreed. Clause 30: Regulations: piloting Amendment 51G Clause 30: Regulations: piloting Amendment 51G Moved by

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 731 c429GC
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Education Disability Children Carers Council tax Employment Jobseeker's allowance Further education Exemptions Earnings rules Mental illness Pilot schemes Low incomes Lone parents Universal credit Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Training Self-employed Employment and support allowance
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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